For residents in The Woodlands area looking for something sweet during the holiday season, there are a number of bakeries and confectionaries offering cupcakes, cookies and pastries.

Decorating classes

For those wanting to learn to make treats good enough to come from a bakery, decorating classes are available inThe Woodlands.

Over the Top Cake Supplies Beginning, advanced and seasonal classes are available for those wanting to learn cake decorating basics to more advanced techniques. Class prices vary by day and class type. Private parties are also available.

453 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands 832-458-0995 www.overthetopcakesupplies.com

Cupcakes & Bubbles Attendees can learn to decorate cupcakes or cookies like a professional. Seasonal-themed classes are also available. Classes range from $35-$45 per person.

26400 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. C160, The Woodlands 832-559-7511 www.cupcakesandbubbles.com

Crave Cupcakes Attendees can decorate six prebaked cupcakes. Classes start at $25 with a decorator fee of $8 per person and includes cupcakes and materials. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance, and private parties are available.

2501 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 713-622-7283 www.cravecupcakes.com

Carlo’s Bake Shop

Made famous by the TV show “Cake Boss,” Carlo’s Bake Shop opened a kiosk location inside The Woodlands Mall in 2017. The bakery offers cakes, pastries and its signature cannolis.

1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands 551-226-6814 www.carlosbakery.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.

Compadres Texas Cafe

Glenn and Guin Gaidousek own this Oak Ridge North staple that offers 10 types of fruit pies, nine types of cakes, 12 types of cheesecakes, eight types of cream pies, and a variety of seasonal favorites and cobblers throughout the year. The restaurant also serves lunch, dinner and all-day breakfast.

26797 Hanna Road, Oak Ridge North 281-292-0333 www.compadrestexascafe.com Hours: Sun.-Mon. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Tue.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. 

Crave Cupcakes

This Houston-based bakery offers a wide selection of cookies, pastries and cupcakes with daily rotating flavors, including red velvet, dark chocolate and strawberry. A selection of Christmas and holiday-themed treats are available individually or by the dozen through Christmas Eve.

2501 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 713-622-7283 www.cravecupcakes.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 

Cupcakes & Bubbles

Touting a selection of organic and fresh-daily cupcakes, Cupcakes & Bubbles pair cupcakes with a variety of champagnes and sparkling wines as well as craft beers and coffee drinks. Flavors range from triple chocolate and vanilla to s’mores and caramel Baileys. Gluten-free options are available.

26400 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. C160, The Woodlands 832-559-7511 www.cupcakesandbubbles.com Hours: Mon.-Wed. noon-8 p.m., Thu. noon-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. noon-7 p.m.

Frost Bake Shoppe

Cupcake flavors vary by day at this Woodlands-based bakery and include confetti, chocolate and a number of made-from-scratch flavors. Customized cakes and cookies are also available.

6777 Woodlands Parkway, Ste. 304, The Woodlands 281-298-7474 www.frostbakeshoppe.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., closed Sunday

Gigi’s Cupcakes

Available in signature, classic and mini sizes, cupcakes at Gigi’s Cupcakes come in a variety of flavors with large swirls of buttercream frosting. Holiday flavors, such as Mint to be Merry and holiday mocha macchiato, are available through the holiday season.

4747 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 150, The Woodlands 281-651-5637 www.gigiscupcakesusa.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., closed Sunday

Just Vanilla Bake Shop

Owner Clare Thomas opened Just Vanilla Bake Shop in July, specializing in gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free and vegan bakery items. The shop offers cookies, brownies, blondies, cupcakes, biscuits, scones, muffins, cakes and pies.

377 Sawdust Road, Spring 281-616-7336 www.bakeshop.justvanillaco.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

La Francesita Gourmet Bakery Cafe

This family-owned bakery offers a variety of pastries, sweet and savory crepes, gourmet paninis, benedicts and omelettes, paired with a variety of coffee and espresso drinks.

9950 Woodlands Parkway, Ste. 400, The Woodlands 281-298-9684 www.lafrancesita.com Hours: Wed.-Mon. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., closed Tuesday

Levure Bakery and Patisserie

Manuel and Fatima Rubiralta own this pair of French patisseries in The Woodlands area, which feature freshly baked breads, pastries and petit fours in addition to breakfast, brunch and lunch items.

26400 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 160A, The Woodlands 832-403-2131 www.levurebakery.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 670, The Woodlands 281-419-1260 www.levurebakery.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Macaron by Patisse

This Houston-based French macaron boutique offers more than 20 flavors of colorful French macarons, which can be purchased individually or as part of customizable gift boxes.

1950 Hughes Landing Blvd., Ste. 1775, The Woodlands 832-974-1622 www.macaronbypatisse.com Hours: Sun.-Wed. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Thu.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Pie Town Cafe

Owned by Mike and Debra Loggins, this cafe and dessert shop offers 35 pie flavors year-round and up to 50 pie flavors during the holiday season. The bakery also offers fresh-baked breads, fudge, cakes and gift items.

19285 David Memorial Drive, Shenandoah 936-321-3336 www.pietown.net Hours: Mon.-Thu. 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.

Sweet Revenge Bake Shoppe

Owner Megan Teismann offers cookies, cakes, pies, cupcakes, cake balls and dessert bars at this local bakery. The shop also offers seasonal decorated sugar cookies and personalized cakes.

3091 College Park Drive, Ste. 180, The Woodlands 936-231-8667 www.sweetrevengebakeshoppe.com Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Sun.-Mon.

Tiff’s Treats

The Austin-based bakery was the first U.S. company to offer warm cookie delivery. Offerings include chocolate chip, peanut butter, chocolate chip pecan and oatmeal raisin.

1620 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 150, Shenandoah 281-858-2940 www.cookiedelivery.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.